Trump threatens renewed Iran strikes unless nuclear deal closes, with oil markets watching the Strait of Hormuz

Heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program could destabilize global oil markets, impacting energy prices and geopolitical alliances. The post Trump threatens renewed Iran strikes unless nuclear deal closes, with oil markets watching the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ten mystery investors are using 2,380 BTC to completely hijack a Nasdaq company and gut its leadership

Zhibao Technology, a Nasdaq-listed Chinese insurtech company, signed a $154.7 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) agreement payable in 2,380 BTC. If it closes, investors would take control of the board and management. No closing had been disclosed as of Aug. 1. Under the July 31 securities purchase agreement, investors would buy 442 million […]
XRP Ledger v3.2.1 Hotfix Targets Validator Manifest Flooding
XRP Ledger operators have been urged to upgrade to xrpld v3.2.1 after a hotfix was released to address validator manifest flooding that caused high memory and bandwidth usage on affected nodes. The xrpld v3.2.1 release notes show the hotfix was released on July 31, 2026. The issue did not disrupt consensus or transaction processing in […]
Bitcoin ETFs see $61M in weekly outflows while Ethereum ETFs quietly pocket $27M

The contrasting ETF flows highlight shifting investor sentiment and risk management strategies, impacting market dynamics and issuer dominance. The post Bitcoin ETFs see $61M in weekly outflows while Ethereum ETFs quietly pocket $27M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin Monday

Potential diplomatic talks with Iran could reshape geopolitical dynamics, impacting global energy security and regional stability significantly. The post Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin Monday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The ‘Huge’ Macro Week Is Here: Will This Data Finally Spark a Crypto Breakout?
Bitcoin, the altcoins, and the broader financial markets face another eventful week, with geopolitical developments, key US labor data, major earnings reports, and fresh economic indicators all capable of influencing investor sentiment. The cryptocurrency market is in a fragile place once again. The weekend moves on the war front in the Middle East did little […]
South Korean chipmakers drag emerging-market equities lower as Bitcoin holds steady near $64K

Emerging-market equities face volatility due to concentrated risks in South Korean chipmakers, highlighting the fragility of AI-driven markets. The post South Korean chipmakers drag emerging-market equities lower as Bitcoin holds steady near $64K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Weak June Jobs Data Lifted Bitcoin to $62,000. Will Friday Send BTC Tumbling?
Bitcoin’s last brush with a nonfarm payrolls report ended in a rally. Friday’s edition of the same report may not treat traders as kindly. Back on July 2, June’s jobs data missed forecasts badly. The US economy added just 57,000 payrolls, far below the roughly 115,000 economists expected. Bitcoin jumped 4% to near $62,000 that […]
Morgan Stanley Upgrades South Korea Stocks After 30% KOSPI Crash
South Korea’s “leverage washout” has created a fresh entry point into the AI trade, according to Morgan Stanley, which lifted its rating on the country’s equities to overweight. The bank now sees the KOSPI climbing 36% to its 9,000 target. Strategists led by Daniel K Blake described the selloff as mainly technical. The bank previously […]
Mourinho wants Mbappe, Bellingham, Vinicius to stay at Real Madrid: report

Mourinho’s influence could stabilize Real Madrid’s squad, affecting transfer market dynamics and potentially deterring player departures. The post Mourinho wants Mbappe, Bellingham, Vinicius to stay at Real Madrid: report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.